Greenwood County

Greenwood County is an administrative division in South Carolina featuring agricultural lands, residential neighborhoods, and commercial zones connected by highways. The landscape combines farming areas with developed districts in a mixed-use pattern.

This county was established in 1897 when portions of Abbeville and Edgefield counties were consolidated into a new administrative region. The reorganization shaped the area's development and governance structure.

The annual Festival of Flowers brings residents together to display gardens and share in community celebrations that mark the seasons. The event reflects how local life centers around gardening and shared outdoor activities.

The administrative center in the city of Greenwood provides governmental services including voter registration and property assessments. Plan to visit during business hours if you need to conduct official business or gather information about local services.

Manufacturing plants and farming operations coexist in a balanced economic model that few regions achieve. Companies choose to expand here because the mixed industrial and agricultural base provides stable business conditions.

Location: South Carolina

Inception: 1897

Capital city: Greenwood

Shares border with: Laurens County, Newberry County, Saluda County, Edgefield County, McCormick County, Abbeville County

Website: http://co.greenwood.sc.us

GPS coordinates: 34.16000,-82.13000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22